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By accepting your Financial Aid Offer, you confirm that you agree to the following terms:
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Ashland University may revise your Financial Aid Offer at any time based on updated information or changes in eligibility.
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Consumer information about Ashland University, including financial aid policies, is available at ashland.edu/consumer-information.
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You are required to promptly notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in your financial aid including your financial situation, marital status or academic standing (e.g. enrollment status, withdrawal from courses, or changes in program of study).
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Your continued eligibility for financial aid depends on maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). You are responsible for understanding and meeting the academic standards in Ashland University’s SAP Policy, which is available at ashland.edu/consumer-information and in the AU Academic Catalog.
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A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually to be considered for federal, state and/or institutional need-based aid.
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Your financial aid offer is based on your current enrollment and housing status. You must inform the Financial Aid Office of any changes to ensure your aid offer remains accurate.
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You must be pursuing your first bachelor’s degree, enrolled full-time and billed AU’s comprehensive tuition rate to receive AU gift aid. Students enrolled in the RN to BSN, Bachelor’s Plus, university partnership, associate or online undergraduate degree-completion programs are not eligible for AU gift aid. AU scholarships are awarded only during the fall and spring semesters.
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Ashland University’s academic and athletic scholarships may be partially funded by endowed scholarships. If selected for an endowed scholarship, a portion of the academic or athletic award may be replaced by the scholarship. This change will not increase the total gift aid awarded. Exceptions apply.
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Total gift aid and benefits from all sources (including AU, federal, state, and other external sources) cannot exceed your university-billed costs. These costs include tuition, fees, housing, and a meal plan for on-campus students and tuition, fees, and a meal plan (if billed) for off-campus students.
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You are required to notify the Financial Aid Office of any outside scholarships you have been selected for. More information is available at ashland.edu/policies-terms.
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Federal Work-Study is a need-based program that provides part-time employment opportunities for eligible students to help pay for educational expenses while gaining valuable work experience. More information is available at ashland.edu/student-employment.
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Federal Direct Loans are low interest loans offered by the Department of Education to help cover the cost of higher education, with repayment beginning after graduation or after enrollment drops below half-time. More information is available at studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans.
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Students, parents and other eligible individuals may apply for private educational alternative loans through banks or lenders to help cover educational expenses. To begin exploring private loan options and start the application process, visit ashland.edu/loans. This resource provides a starting point and does not represent a comprehensive list of all available lenders.
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If you fully withdraw from Ashland University during a semester, your financial aid eligibility and any required repayment will be determined by AU’s Withdrawal and Refund Policy. This policy is available at ashland.edu/policies-terms and in the AU Academic Catalog.